The commission could vote to approve one of three plans to increase tolls on the interstate to as high as $18.
BELLEVUE, Wash. — In a meeting on Tuesday, the Washington State Transportation Commission will consider different scenarios to raise the Bellevue to Lynnwood Interstate 405 express lane and Highway 167 toll up to $15, which could take effect in early 2024. Deputy Director at the Washington State Transportation Commission Carl See said the rate increases have been proposed for different reasons, including state revenue losses during COVID-19 closures and efforts to alleviate traffic congestion.
The Washington State Legislature wrote to the Commission directing them to expedite the toll increase to account for budget gaps. Two of the scenarios have a maximum toll of $15, while one of the scenarios has a maximum of $18. The Commission will consider the different proposals, with public hearings happening this fall. The final vote will occur in January 2024 and the increases will be implemented in February or March, See said.
Earlier in October, the Washington State Transportation Commission, which is in charge of adopting tolls for all state toll facilities,See also said the increases are necessary to reduce traffic on the busy highways. "What we're seeing right now, though, is that times when you choose to pay, say the maximum rate, you may end up in congestion of the ramps because it certainly just isn't the rates aren't calibrated to a point where it's alleviating the traffic.", it is set to open in July 2025. See said the Commission has been preparing for updated full rates and policies to take effect for the corridor, which will connect to the Bellevue to Lynnwood express lanes.
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